Latest articles by Emily Smith
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Growing your own pumpkins this year? Garden experts say you must do this one job now to achieve an even bigger harvestIf you're growing pumpkins and squash in your garden, this one simple task can improve their growth come autumn time
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Alan Titchmarsh reveals the best colours to paint your garden fence to transform the space and complement plant lifeLooking to refresh your garden fence this summer? This one colour can make all the difference
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Elevate your outdoor space and keep the heat at bay with this DIY retractable pergola shade ideaToo hot to go out and enjoy your garden? Give this easy, affordable shade hack a go to transform your pergola into a much-needed sun reprieve
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Don't make the mistake of assuming this common invasive plant has perished in the hot weatherDespite the hot, dry weather damaging most plants in your garden, one invasive species will be secretly surviving
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Stacey Dooley invites fans inside her home – 3 unexpected touches that instantly caught our eyeLooking for a little unconventional interior design inspiration? Stacey's home has charm to spare
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When is the best time to plant roses? Garden experts reveal why timing is everythingIf you're looking to add roses to your garden this year, this advice will ensure your plants establish in time for summer blooms
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Could mini disco balls be the whimsical secret to keeping your garden pest-free? We asked the expertsThis might be the grooviest pest deterrent we've ever seen, but does it actually work?
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The bedding mistake you could be making in a heatwave – and how to fix itWith temperatures reaching record highs, your bed setup may need a little more maintenance
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August gardening jobs: 7 essential tasks to get done this month to help your garden thriveAdd these jobs to your to-do list this month to help prepare your garden for the change in season
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How to keep houseplants alive while on holiday – expert tips and tricksThese expert-recommended tips and tricks will ensure you don't get home from your summer holidays to a graveyard of your beloved plants
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Wondering when to cut back your strawberry plants? An expert reveals why acting now is crucialThis timely advice from last year will ensure your strawberry plants are teaming with fruit next year
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Garden expert reveals the watering tools you can use during a hosepipe ban to keep plants hydrated in the heatClear up the confusion on hosepipe bans with this expert guidance on what you're allowed to use
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Save money and space in the garden with this easy, compact composting methodWhether you're limited on space or budget, this composting method works for every garden
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Cleaning expert reveals the important reason you should avoid cleaning windows during sunny weatherWaiting for a hot day to tackle your window cleaning? You might want to hold off, as Lynsey Crombie reveals the best time to do it instead
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Don't make this common summer hydrangea mistake - it could cost you blooms next yearA garden expert has warned against doing this one thing with your hydrangeas this summer, which could affect their future growth
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Houseplant experts reveal the best 'type' of water to use on your plants and the one you should avoidWorried your tap water is damaging your plants? This advice will give you peace of mind
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How to revive an orchid plant: 4 ways to help your flower thrive againIs your orchid looking a little worse for wear? Don't give up on it just yet; these steps could bring it back
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4 'household checks' experts recommend before a holiday – to avoid the stress of coming home to unexpected bills and burst pipesThey may seem inconsequential, but each is important
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Discover what vegetables to plant in August: from leafy greens to vibrant root vegLooking to stock up your allotment for the cooler months ahead? These are the best veggies to plant now for bountiful harvesting through the winter season
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Worried your dahlias haven't flowered yet? Follow these two simple steps and you'll soon see bloomsIf your dahlias still haven't flowered, don't panic – one gardening expert says there's hope for them yet
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How to prune dahlias for more blooms this season, according to horticulture expertsWant to get more from your colourful dahlias this summer? Follow this expert advice for prolonged blooming
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Too hot to water your garden? This clever set-up does it for youWith the hot weather, it's hard to be out in the garden; luckily, this watering tool can do all the hard work instead
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I tried the viral fly deterrent coffee burning hack - and I was certainly left surprised by the outcomeWith seemingly swarms of flies coming into my home, I was desperate for a solution, but this one has left me rather dumbfounded
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Need protection from the sun during the upcoming heatwave? This stylish garden IKEA hack is an affordable shade solutionShadescape and elevate your pergola with this garden expert's IKEA blind hack
